Neighbourhood Highlight: Longfields, Barrhaven

Longfields is part of the large neighbourhood known as Longfields/Davidson Heights and really forms the heart of Barrhaven. During the late 90s, Barrhaven began its most recent expansion (aside from its original founding) and Longfields was a large part of this. This area is a mix of residential homes, greenspaces, an amazing selection of schools as well as mixed use commercial plazas providing endless amenities for the area’s residents. There is a mix of single family homes, semi-detached home and townhomes. Currently the neighbourhood is seeing some growth in the form of stacked condos as well. The majority of residents are families that are married with children, thus the amount of parks and greenspaces available along with the great school selection. Businesses are also integrating into this community, further making it an ideal spot to move. People can now walk to a cafe, grocery store, pharmacy, restaurant or fast food. 

BUSINESSES IN THE AREA:

Juluca’s Italian Restaurant– 13 Longfields Dr

Ayini South Asian Restaurant -605 Longfields Dr

Longfields Compounding Pharmacy  – 613 Longfields Dr 

Carmelito Cafe– 605 Longfields Dr

Mad Radish Gourmet Fast Food – 34 Highbury Park Dr.

Farm Boy – 1581 Greenbank Rd

Al-Raheem South Asian/Middle Eastern Marketplace -34 Highbury Park Dr 

SCHOOLS IN THE AREA:

• Berrigan Elementary School (JK – Grade 6)
• École Élémentaire Catholique Pierre Elliotte Trudeau (French Catholic – JK – Grade 6)
• Monsignor Paul Baxter School (JK – Grade 6)
• St. Luke School (Catholic – JK – Grade 6)
• Michaelle Jean Public School (French Public – JK – Grade 8)
• Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School (JK – Grade 6)
• St. Andrew School (Catholic – JK – Grade 6)
• Farley Mowat Public School (JK – Grade 6)
• École Elémentaire Jean Robert Gauthier (French Catholic – JK – Grade 6)
• St. Emily School (Catholic – JK – Grade 6)
• Chapman Mills Public School (JK – Grade 6)
• Longfields Davidson Heights Public School (Grade 7 – 12)
• St. Mother Teresa Catholic High School (Catholic – Grade 7 – 12)

The average household income in the area is $140,000 with 76% of the population being employed outside of the home in the fields of sales or public service. 82% of homes are owned which is a great number to see! The majority of rentals are townhomes or stacked condos. 

Great access to amenities is enjoyed by all with numerous greenspaces, medical clinics, restaurants, library, pharmacies, grocery stores, retail shops, boutiques, big box stores and a large variety of places of worship…there is something for every walk of life. That being said, there are also numerous retirement residences in the area as well, both established well-known ones as well as some newer ones. 

One of the amenities most loved by Longfields residents are the greenspaces and the ability to walk to any given one or to walk to any amenities nearby as well. 

PARKS & GREENSPACES:

• Ken Ross Park
• Water Dragon Park
• Berrigan Skate Park
• Mulligan Park
• Leatherleaf Park
• Watershield Park
• Neil Nesbitt Park
• Utman Park
• North Harrow Park
• Rodeo Park
• Calaveras Park
• Palmadeo Park
• Finchley Park
• Greenpointe Park
• Panda Park
• Mancini Park (also features pickleball courts)
• Stinson Park
• Rippleridge Park
• Grovehurst Park
• Branchwood Park
• Gus Estes Park
• Cresthaven Park
• Furness Park
• Rosetta Park
• Dylan Way Park
• Knowlton Park
• Redpath Park